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Jovan Kurbalija
Executive Director, Diplo
Dr Jovan Kurbalija is the Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP). He was a member of the UN Working Group on Internet Governance (2004‒2005), special advisor to the Chairman of the UN Internet Governance Forum (2006‒2010), and a member of the High Level Multistakeholder Committee for NETmundial (2013‒2014). In 2018-2019, he served as co-Executive Director of the Secretariat of the United Nations (UN) High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation.
A former diplomat, Jovan has a professional and academic background in international law, diplomacy, and information technology. He has been a pioneer in the field of cyber diplomacy since 1992 when he established the Unit for Information Technology and Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta, and later, DiploFoundation.
Since 1997, Jovan’s research and articles on cyber diplomacy have shaped research and policy discussion on the impact of the Internet on diplomacy and international relations. His book, An Introduction to Internet Governance, has been translated into 9 languages and is used as a textbook for academic courses worldwide. He lectures on e-diplomacy and Internet governance in academic and training institutions in many countries, including Austria (Diplomatic Academy of Vienna), Belgium (College of Europe), Switzerland (University of St Gallen), Malta (University of Malta), and the United States (University of Southern California).
His publishes regular articles on DiploFoundation’s blog, and the Huffington Post.
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Diplo director addresses Presidents of Parliaments of small European states
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, addressed the Sixth Conference of the Presidents of the Parliaments of Small European States, which was held in Malta on 6-7 October 2011. Dr Kurbalija discuss...
Diplo director speaks at College of Europe's int'l conference
Dr Jovan Kurbalija spoke on capacity building for e-diplomacy at the International Conference on Challenges Facing the 21st Century Diplomat at the College of Europe in Bruges on 25-26 October 2011. His presentation...
[Webinar] The future architecture of global Internet governance
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Diplo director and one of the world's leading IG experts, will address the issues related to the future architecture of Internet governance, during a webinar on Wednesday, 12th October, at 15:0...
Diplomatic reporting in the Internet era after WikiLeaks
Venue: GCSP (2nd Floor, WMO/OMM Building, Avenue de la Paix 7 Bis, Geneva; Online (if you would like to join us online, please register here) Panellists: Ambassador Victor Camilleri, Permanent Represe...
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Online Course on Humanitarian Diplomacy at the General Assembly of the Red Cross Movement 2012
Ambassador Chris Lamb and Dr Jovan Kurbalija presented a new online course on humanitarian diplomacy at the Speakers corner. In a 15-minute presentation, Ambassador Lamb spoke about the concept of humanitaria...
Ten Years of Cybercrime Convention in Geneva
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Internet governance (in Serbian/BCS) book launch
Jovan Kurbalija’s An Introduction to Internet Governance has just been published in Serbian (BCS). The presentation of the book, followed by a panel session on Internet governance challenges in the region, ...
[Webinar] The ten main Internet governance developments in 2011
We're looking back at 2011, a year filled with events and developments that have had a significant impact on Internet governance. Dr Jovan Kurbalija will go through the ten most significant ones during a special e...
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[Webinar] Copyright infringement: from SOPA/PIPA to Megaupload
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WikiLeaks and the Future of Diplomacy
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Geneva Launch of E-diplomacy Initiative
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Washington DC E-diplomacy Initiative Launch
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Brussels E-Diplomacy Initiative Launch
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E-diplomacy Seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges
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ITU/Diplomatic Club Debate: ‘The Role of information and communication technologies in citizen protest movements’
Prof. Jovan Kurbalija participated in the panel debate: ‘The Role of information and communication technologies in citizen protest movements’. The panel debate was organised by the Geneva Diplomatic Club a...
Remote Participation - Opportunities and Challenges for Multilateral Diplomacy
Panel at the 2012 WSIS Forum: Thursday, 17 May 2012 (video) The Internet has entered conference rooms worldwide. Discussions are broadcast globally. Reporting is provided via social media. More and more people are eng...
Keynote address by Dr Jovan Kurbalija at the 10th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminar (organised by the CTU)
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Joint Australian-Egyptian Missions informal roundtable on information and cyber security issues
Jovan Kurbalija, Director of Diplo Foundation spoke at a Joint Australian-Egyptian Missions Informal Roundtable information and cyber security (Friday, 1 June 2012; from 10.00 to 11.30) at the Egyptian Mission to the ...
Rome E-diplomacy Day
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[Webinar] Mid-year review of Internet governance developments
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International Forum on Diplomatic Training - 40th Meeting of Deans and Directors of Diplomatic Academies and Schools of International Affairs
At the 40th meeting of the IFDT in Baku, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija deliver the workshop: "eDiplomacy Training - Hype and Reality". The workshop focused on preparing young diplomats for the fast chang...
Workshop on Public Diplomacy: The Rise and Impact of e-Diplomacy Tools (College of Europe EEAS Training)
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Geneva E-diplomacy Day
DiploFoundation Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN - Geneva Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN - Geneva International Telecommunication Union ...
Second Rome E-diplomacy Day
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Presentation by Dr Jovan Kurbalija at the Belgrade Seminar on 'Excellence in Diplomacy'
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[Webinar] Internet governance forecast for 2013: Cloudy with sunny spells, windy at times
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[Webinar] Diplomacy in the prehistoric era
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Arab Internet Governance Consultations
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[Webinar] Diplomacy and technology in the Roman Empire: a focus on the Byzantine period
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[Webinar] From Clay to Digital Tablets What can we learn from the Ancient Diplomacy?
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[Webinar] What can Twitter diplomacy learn from Ancient Greek diplomacy?
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[Webinar] E-participation
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[Webinar] Renaissance Diplomacy and the Reformation
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Next phase in the Malta - Mexico - Switzerland online diplomatic training cooperation
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[Webinar] Wikipedia for Diplomats
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[Webinar] The invention of the telegraph and the golden age in the history of diplomacy (after the 1814-15 Congress of Vienna)
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E-Diplomacy at Montenegro Summer School for Young Diplomats
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[Webinar-2013] Diplomacy and the invention of telephony and wireless communication
[Update] Please read the digest or watch the recording of the webinar. Webinar Announcement The telephone facilitated close contact among heads of state, including various ‘red lines’for urgent communic...
[Webinar] Radio broadcasting and public diplomacy
[Update] Please read the background material or watch the recording of the webinar: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfDfPUP0p2E[/embedyt] Webinar Announcement The previous breakthrough in wireless...
[Webinar] Protocol and e-politeness for the Internet era
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Panel on Cybersecurity at the Belgrade Security Forum
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Diplo's programme during 8th Internet Governance Forum
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[Webinar] TV broadcasting and the impact of the CNN effect on diplomacy
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[Webinar] Global Internet politics after IGF 2013 in Bali: developments and outcomes
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Launch of the CD Pacific in Vanuatu
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Swiss Diplomacy in the 21st Century - Foraus Seminar 2013
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[Webinar] Diplomacy and information gathering in the 'post-Snowden' era
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Diplo @ African Internet/ICT Week
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[Webinar] Public 'enters' diplomatic rooms worldwide via social media
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Training on e-diplomacy for the European External Action Service
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[Webinar] Internet governance in 2014: Between change and continuity
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[Webinar] Evolution of Diplomacy and Technology
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[Webinar] Geneva Briefing on Internet Governance (February 2014)
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Session on Cybersurveillance: Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights
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[Webinar] Geneva Briefing on Internet Governance (March 2014)
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[Briefing #3] Internet governance in March 2014
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[Webinar] From clay to digital tablets: What can we learn from the ancient diplomacy?
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[Webinar] What can we learn from Ancient Greek diplomacy?
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Official Launch of the Geneva Internet Platform
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[Webinar] Outcomes of NETmundial
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[Briefing #5] Internet governance in May 2014
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DiploFoundation, in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, is celebrating five years of teaching Humanitarian Diplomacy. Join us for an event on what humanitarian diplom...
[WebDebate]: What are the key skills for the next generation of diplomats?
Our October WebDebate focuses on the key skills that the next generation of diplomats needs in order to succeed in a changing world. While there seems to be a core and timeless skill-set for diplomats, an increasingly...
Delhi Digital Diplomacy Day
The Delhi Digital Diplomacy Day addressed the impact of the Internet on diplomacy in three main fields: the environment in which diplomacy is conducted; the emergence of new topics on diplomatic agendas (including Int...
Diplo at Asian Forum on Global Governance
Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform participated at the 2016 Asian Forum on Global Governance, on 16-25 October, in New Delhi, India. Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet ...
Towards a secure cyberspace via regional cooperation
The role of regional organisations in the operationalisation of the UN GGE recommendations on cybersecurity Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 13h00-15h00 CET Geneva, Palais des Nations, Room IX A luncheon event org...
Why is Internet governance important?
Foraus - the Swiss think tank on foreign policy - is organising a lecture with Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Founding Director of DiploFoundation, on Switzerland's role and approach to Internet governance. Why is Internet go...
Diplo director at World Internet Conference in Wuzhen
How can the Internet’s public policy development be promoted, and how can innovation in global cooperation be fostered? These are the themes which will be discussed by Diplo director Dr Jovan Kurbalija and other gov...
Diplo and the GIP at COBISS 2016 Conference
DiploFoundation director Geneva Internet Platform head and DiploFoundation director Dr Jovan Kurbalija will be present at COBISS 2016. His presentation, on 22 November, will tackle 'How to keep libraries in the digita...
Diplo director at international trademarks conference
DiploFoundation director Dr Jovan Kurbalija will be addressing a panel on the IANA transition in the context of business innovation and commercial interests such as intellectual property rights. The event, Digital Wor...
2nd Geneva Engage Awards
There is a need to foster effective links between International Geneva and communities worldwide that are affected by the policies discussed in Geneva. The Geneva Engage Awards are awarded every year to actors that ha...
UNOG Executive Briefing on Digital Policy
In 2017 Geneva will host series of major digital policy events of relevance for the future digital developments worldwide. To assist Permanent Missions and international organisations based in Geneva in preparing ...
Diplo at Knowledge for Development: Global Partnership Conference 2017
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, will be speaking at the Knowledge for Development: Global Partnership Conference 2017 conference, during the panel on 'A ...
Roundtable on Data Diplomacy: Mapping the Field
Today, data science and big data have become common concepts, yet very little is known about the ways in which diplomacy could adjust to the emerging data-driven era. Diplo is organising a brainstorming event on&...
Shaping our digital future in Europe: Diplomatic, economic, and security perspectives on digital transformation
The traditional annual event with College of Europe students and professors will focus on the challenges that Europe faces with digital transformation. A panel of experts, together with students and professors, will a...
Data Diplomacy: Updating diplomacy to the data-driven era
The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs organises a brown bag lunch on data diplomacy on 2 May 2017. Data Diplomacy: Updating diplomacy to the data-driven era 2 May 2017, 12:30-14:00 CEST S...
Science in Perspective talk: Internet and Trust
The Internet relies on so many layers of trust that one is sometimes surprised that the Internet actually works. In the Internet architecture, all parts of the networking infrastructure have to trust each other in ord...
Diplo director at Polish-Swiss Innovation Day
What is the relevance of digitalisation, and how can we shape a successful digital ecosystem which provides competitive advantages for the future? These will be the themes of the Polish-Swiss Innovation Day, an event ...
Diplo & GIP at WSIS Forum 2017
DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform will be actively engaged at WSIS Forum 2017. Join us for the following events and sessions, visit us at the booth, and read our just-in-time session reports and newslet...
Partnership for a secure cyberspace
The conference "Partnership for a secure cyberspace" is organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications of Republic of Serbia, Microsoft, and the Dipl...
Digital policies and trends: Build-up to the Internet Governance Forum
The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) and Internet Society Switzerland invite civil society to an open discussion about the opportunities to strengthen civil society's contributions and participation in the Internet Gove...
Preventing cyber conflicts: Do we need a cyber treaty?
In early 2017, Microsoft’s president Brad Smith called for a Digital Geneva Convention ‘to implement international rules to protect the civilian use of the Internet’. M...
[WebDebate] Should we take ‘new diplomacies’ seriously?
Our September WebDebate will focus on questions surrounding the so-called ‘new diplomacies’. Terms such as digital diplomacy, health diplomacy, environmental diplomacy, and education diplomacy, among others, highl...
Brown Bag Lunch on 15th September: How can Lac Leman area become a European Bay Area?
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, will be speaking at the next IR Brown Bag Lunch at CERN, Charpak Room, Room F, Building 60-6-015, on 15 September at 12:30 CET...
Crisis code: Humanitarian protection in the digital age
New: Wrap-up video : [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX2rgAGtHZU[/embedyt] Conference photos - Swiss Touch photos - Panel 2, full video - with Jovan Kurbalija: [embedyt] https://ww...
Digital policy in global governance: Issues and challenges discussed in Geneva
(Scroll down for the announcement in English) Qu’attendre du Groupe d'experts gouvernementaux des Nations-Unies sur le développement des TICs dans le contexte de la sécurité internationale ? Quels résult...
Briefing for the Permanent Representatives of NY Missions on current trends in digital policy & the interplay between New York and Geneva - 2017
The briefing will be delivered by the Head of the Geneva Internet Platform and Director of DiploFoundation, Dr Jovan Kurbalija, and will tackle the most important developments in the digital policy of relevance to the...
Governing the Future of the Internet
The Internet is a great human enabler. It has provided countless opportunities to communicate, share and create. Families keep in touch via WhatsApp groups. Grandmothers chat with their grandchildren who are far away ...
The future of diplomacy: Between continuity and change
In November 2017, we celebrate 15 years of DiploFoundation and 25 years of research and training on Internet and diplomacy with a conference on The Future of Diplomacy: Between Continuity and Change. To mark this mile...
Geneva Digital Talks: What can Geneva offer in Global Digital Governance?
The launch event of the Geneva Digital Talks (GDT), organised by the Canton of Geneva, will take place on 12 October 2017, 18:00 - 21.00 in Geneva, Switzerland. The aim of the GDT is to contribute towards finding inc...
How can technological solutions advance cybersecurity?
Organised as part of the Geneva Digital Talks series, the event 'How can technological solutions advance cybersecurity?' will be held on 3 November 2017, from 10:00 - 16:30 CET, at the WMO building (De Mello conf...
Where and how to protect legal interests in the digital era
Organised as part of the Geneva Digital Talks event series, the session 'Where and how to protect legal interests in the digital era. Jurisdiction and dispute resolution in Inter...
3rd Geneva Engage Awards
The work done by the United Nations, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and other institutions in Geneva has a global impact. Supported by the Canton of Geneva, the Geneva Engage Awards celeb...
Diplo director at ITAPA 2017
The 2017 Information Technologies and Public Administration (ITAPA) international congress is a two-day event held under the auspices of of top government representatives and IT business companies in Slovakia. Diplo D...
Seminar: Diplomatic immunities in the digital era
Does a diplomat’s data enjoy the same protection as his printed archive? What about the protection of diplomatic communication via the Internet? These will be the main underlying questions discussed by DiploFoundati...
Diplo & the GIP at the 12th Internet Governance Forum
DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform will be actively engaged at the 12th Internet Governance Forum, in Geneva and online. Join us for workshops and sessions, and stay tuned for just-in-time session report...
Diplo at Geneva, new cybersecurity hub?
Diplo is participating in the Geneva International Public Debate on 'Geneva, new cybersecurity hub?', held on 15 December 2017, in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of ...
Launch of Data Diplomacy: Updating Diplomacy to the Big Data Era
Join us for a discussion on the potential of big data for diplomacy, on 8 February, from 10:00 - 13:00 CET, in Geneva. DiploFoundation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland will present a new report ...
Diplo at State of the Net Conference
[Update] You can livestream the full conference agenda, including all the keynotes and panels. Diplo will participate in the 14th Annual State of the Net Conference, to be held on 29 January 2018, in Washington D.C.,...
Diplo & GIP at Big data, big problems? Challenges and opportunities in the context of data ownership, privacy and protection
DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform will participate in the event 'Big Data, Big Problems? Challenges and Opportunities in the context of Data Ownership, Privacy and Protection', taking place on 24 Januar...
High-Level Roundtable on Diplomacy in the Digital Age: Revolution or Evolution?
[Update] Scroll down for a report from the event Dr Jovan Kurbalija will deliver a keynote address at the High-Level Roundtable on Digital Diplomacy, hosted by the European Centre for Government Transformation, on 5-...
Diplo director addresses New America roundtable in Washington
The year 2018 represents a tipping point for the Internet and its governance. The approach of wait and see in the digital sphere is no longer sustainable and needs an intervention by stakeholders. In this timely ro...
Briefing for the Permanent Representatives of NY Missions on current trends in digital policy & the interplay between New York and Geneva - 2018
The briefing will be delivered by the Head of the Geneva Internet Platform and Director of DiploFoundation, Dr Jovan Kurbalija, and will tackle the most important developments in digital policy of relevance to the UN-...
Disrupting development through science, technology and innovation
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Founding Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, will participate in the 'Disrupting development through science, technology and innovation' event, taking...
Geneva Internet L@w Summer School 2018
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, will deliver a lecture on the Geneva Internet governance landscape, at the 2018 edition of the Geneva Internet L@w Summer Scho...
Hello, World: The Rise of Tech Diplomacy
How do countries interact with the Internet industry in the Bay area? What methods do they use in these interactions, to achieve their goals and promote the interests of their industry and citizens? A report looking i...
Lunch dialogue: Digitalisation and international law
The Geneva Internet Platform will host a lunch dialogue on Digitalisation and international law, on Monday, 16th April, between 12:30 and 14:30, at the WMO Building, 7bis, Avenue de la Paix, Geneva. The dialogue will ...
Diplo & GIP at RightsCon Toronto 2018
[Update] A report from DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform's session, 'The elephant in the room: The funding dimension of capacity development' is available [Update] See photos from the sessions Dipl...
Invest in Cybersecurity workshop
This workshop, organised by Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) – Investment Promotion, will explore the opportunities for Switzerland as a strong and innovative cybersecurity location. The aim of the workshop is t...
Diplo & GIP at Geneva Cybersecurity Law & Policy Conference
Prof. Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and head of the Geneva Internet Platform, will participate in the Geneva Cybersecurity Law & Policy Conference, which will be held on 21 June 2018, in Geneva. Pro...
[WebDebate] #CyberMediation: New skills and tools for mediation
Cybermediation is a new field of research and practice which explores how digital technology is impacting the role of mediation in the prevention and resolution of violent conflict, how digital tools can be used by pe...
‘2018: A Tipping Point for the Internet’ - public discussion by Jovan Kurbalija
Prof. Jovan Kurbalija (Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva Internet Platform) will be holding a public discussion 2018: A Tipping Point for the Internet in Jakarta on Internet governance, digital policy and...
International seminar on digital diplomacy - Beyond social media
The International Seminar on Digital Diplomacy, a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, UN Global Pulse and DiploFoundation, is a seminar that will discuss the environment...
The Battle for the Global Internet
The next six months could be an inflection point for the way the internet functions at home and around the world. Join New America, DiploFoundation, and ISOC-DC at noon on Thursday, 27th September to discuss what the...
The UN World Data Forum 2018
The UN World Data Forum takes place in Dubai from 22 to 24 October. Building on the recommendation of the 'A World That Counts' report (2014), the UN Statistical Commission agreed on holding a United Nations Worl...
Digital technology: An unprecedented opportunity for the prevention of trafficking
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bern, in co-operation with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is organising: Digital technology: An unprecedented opportunity for the prevention of t...
The impact of AI on diplomacy and international relations 2018
The event served as a platform to launch and discuss Diplo’s report on ‘Mapping the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence’, followed by three panels of experts, which deepened the discussion on...
Science fiction meets policy | Policy meets science fiction
What can sci-fi teach us about digital politics and its future? What was once considered science fiction is becoming a reality at an accelerated pace. What can sci-fi teach us about the future of digital politics? ...
Commonwealth Peoples Forum, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
As part of this event, Diplo held a discussion panel aimed at decision makers likely to be involved in Internet Governance issues from countries with limited financial and human resources. The discussion helped par...
Panel Discussion with MEDAC Alumni
During their annual study visit to Geneva, students of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) attended a meeting organized by the Geneva Center for Security Policy in cooperation with MEDAC alumni...
Meeting of Global Knowledge 3 International Advisory Board
On May 10 – 11, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija attended the meeting of Global Knowledge 3 International Advisory Board. The International Advisory Board met to discuss the content architecture of the Global Knowledge 3 e...
CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum “Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy”
On May 15-16, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija attended the CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum “Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy.” This meeting was organised by the Croatian Diplomatic Academy as part of the Central European ...
*Le Bicorne et la Plume* book presentation
Thursday, 18th November 2010, Bern, Switzerland: Le Bicorne et la Plume, a book about Swiss diplomats as writers, was presented to Ambassador Georges Martin, Head of Political Secretariat of the Swiss Department of Fo...
Closing Session of the IGCBP2008 in Second Life
Students in the fourth generation of the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme have gathered on Thursday, 3 July, for a virtual closing ceremony at Diplomacy Island in Second Life. To enable participatio...
Persuasion, the Essence of Diplomacy –Farewell Symposium for Prof. Kappeler
Diplo and the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies held a Farewell Symposium for Professor Dietrich Kappeler, retiring from his 50-year career as a practitioner and teacher of diplomacy, on 12 February, 200...
10 Years of Diplomatic Training – Publication Launch
The Commonwealth Secretariat hosted the launch of Diplo’s new publication *Strengthening Voices of Small and Developing Countries – 10 Years of Diplomatic Training*, on June 1, 2009, in London. The publication...
Can the United Nations be Taught?
Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, was an invited panellist at the presentation of a publication from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna: "Can the United Nations be Taught?" The book compiles contribution...
Diplo Among “Top 10 Who Are Changing the World of Internet and Politics” for 2009
On October 22, at the World e-Democracy Forum award ceremony in the French National Assembly, DiploFoundation received a prestigious award for its capacity development in Internet governance. Other laureates for 2...
humAInism and Artificial Intelligence
A discussion about artificial intelligence and the future of humanism through the prism of philosophy, politics, linguistics, arts, and technology. On Friday, 20th December, from 17.00 to 19.00h CET, at the Centre ...
How is water protected during armed conflicts?
The Geneva Water Hub’s Platform for International Water Law and DiploFoundation are pleased to invite you to, 'How is water protected during armed conflicts?'. This event is organised within the framework of the Dis...
Lecture: Humanism and Artificial intelligence – HumAInism
On Friday, November 22, in hall 62, from 13-15h, at the School of Electrical Engineering, Dr Jovan Kurbalija, director of DiploFoundation will hold a guest lecture “Humanism and Artificial intelligence – HumAInism...
Round-table on current practices and trends in the use of e-learning platforms
What are the current and potential uses of e-learning platforms? How can learning be made more coherent and co-ordinated? The round-table discussion is being organised by the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United...
Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Applicability of international law to cyberspace
DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the cyber-diplomacy web discussion Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road? This webinar is the second in a series of cyber-diplo...
Quarterly briefing: Reviewing digital policy developments & what to expect
Recent headlines in digital policy showed that private companies continue to face pressure from governments, while the tech industry continues to push the boundaries with technology. Internet disruptions were at their...
CyberMediation conference
[Update] Read the press release for this event. Technological developments impact all aspects of society. Similarly, they impact the practice of diplomacy. Mediation, the process whereby a third party assis...
Comment désamorcer les discours de guerre (How to defuse war talks)
The Club suisse de la presse will hold a debate on 'How to defuse war talks' on 20 September at the Château de Penthes in Geneva. The event is part of the 22e Fête de la Presse & de la Communication. Jovan Kurbal...
Unpacking the High-Level Panel’s Report: Contributions from Geneva
[Update] The event report, including the participants' recommendations, is now available. One of the main mandates of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation, launched in July 2018, was...
Digital (and) Diplomacy: How to deal with digital aspects of foreign policy
Digital issues shape our future and the future of each country; they are no longer niche issues. Key conversations on the governance of digital issues take place at the international level, with profound geopolitical ...
'Geneva Day' at the World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos
'Geneva Day' at the World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos will take place on 21 January 2020. Jovan Kurbalija, director of DiploFoundation, will be moderating the Panel : How to govern Digital Interdependence. The Annua...
Data 2025 - Conference
*UPDATE: The Data 2025 - Conference has been postponed to a later date - to be announced. The Data 2025 - Conference will take place on 19 March from 09:00 - 10:30 (CET). Jovan Kurbalija, founding director of Diplo...
How to organise and run online meetings during COVID-19 times
In the last couple of years, the popularity of virtual meetings has hit new records in response to calls to reduce air travel and utilise climate-friendly conferencing. Moreover, as we discuss in further detail below,...
Could COVID-19 disrupt the Internet?
The pressure on the Internet infrastructure is increasing, with the shift of our professional and daily reality from the physical to the online space. On Tuesday, 24 March at 13:00 UTC (14:00 CET) we will discuss the ...
Technology and human rights in times of crisis
As our life shifts online and our daily functioning becomes increasingly dependent on technology, our online rights become all the more relevant. During a crisis, access to networks and timely information through medi...
How to ensure the functional continuity of global diplomacy in time of crisis
In times of crisis, global cooperation is essential. Yet, COVID-19 has grounded global diplomacy with the cancellation of meetings and negotiations. In our next live discussion on COVID-19, on Thursday, 2nd April ...
Geneva Talks: Charting International Collaboration in the Digital Age
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in a time of turmoil and uncertainty. After the Second World War, countries across the World have signed the UN Charter in San Francisco in agreement t...
Online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape
Most Geneva-based institutions and organisations are now tackling digital aspects as part of their work. The Geneva digital policy landscape has therefore become richer and more diverse. How can we navigate this lands...
[WebDebate] Permanent missions at global diplomatic hubs: More or less relevant in 2020?
[Update] The digest and recording of this WebDebate is now available. Our July WebDebate explores the role and work of permanent missions in diplomatic hubs such as New York, Geneva, and Vienna. As we are getting c...
[WebDebate] The UN at 75: Evolution or revolution?
[Update] The digest and recording of this WebDebate are now available. This year is the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, and we are marking the occasion with a Webdebate on the past and the future of the org...
Round table on The Future of Internet Governance in Geneva
[Update] The recording of the live stream is available below. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkkWpgACBfw&start=537[/embedyt] With the launch of the report "Internet Governance in International Geneva"...
IGF Italia - La “Carta dei diritti di Internet' e il report 'The Age of Interdependence' principi e sfide
IGF Italia will host the session La “Carta dei diritti di Internet' e il report 'The Age of Interdependence' principi e sfide (The 'Internet Rights Charter' and the report 'The Age of Interdependence' prin...
Data Privacy and Protection in International Law
[Update] The recording of this event is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1k1CogsS5M[/embedyt] The eSeminar Data Privacy and Protection in International Law, organised by the Centre for ...
Digital Security and Economic Recovery
[Update] The recording of this event is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vKvGgKq3Bs[/embedyt] The online high-level event ‘Digital Security and Economic Recovery: Boosting Confidence and P...
Data 2025 V.2.0 - Conference
The conference, organised by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in collaboration with C4DT (EPFL), will discuss what data is, based on technical and economic realities. It will start wit...
International Water Law and Transboundary Cooperation
[Update] Registrations are now closed. The Platform for International Water Law of the Geneva Water Hub (GWH) and DiploFoundation are pleased to invite you to the webinar on “International Water Law and Transbou...
#MeetingTomorrow: Digital Geneva 2040
Geneva has been at the center stage of the global debate on internet governance ever since the invention of the World Wide Web at CERN in 1989. Today, the city hosts a wide range of international organizations, academ...
Harnessing the Power of Culture in Mediation, Conflict Prevention, and Resolution – Virtual conference
Harnessing the Power of Culture in Mediation, Conflict Prevention, and Resolution – Virtual conference 17–18 January 2021 The virtual conference will seek to bring insights into the role of culture in confl...
Masterclass on History of Diplomacy and Technology
A masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward. Winston Churchill The series Diplomacy and Technology: A historical journey is a set of open monthly Zoom discuss...
CENSURE – Twitter et Facebook font la loi. Mais de quel droit?
CENSORSHIP – Twitter and Facebook make the law. But by what right? Thursday, 28th January, 12:15 CET [UPDATE] The event recording is available here. By censoring or excluding the (now former) president of the Un...
6th Geneva Engage Awards
6th Geneva Engage Awards Thursday, 18th February 2021 13:00–14:00 CET (12:00–13:00 UTC) The 6th Geneva Engage Awards will be held on Thursday, 18th February 2021! Find out all the details and register here...
[Webinar] Yellow Day and Green Diplomacy
[Update] The event recording is now available. Yellow Day and Green Diplomacy Movements of sand and dust across continents: Scientific insights and policy implications A just-in-time discussion Thursday, 11th Fe...
Prehistory: The birth of diplomacy and early ‘technologies’ [A historical journey #2]
Update Missed the event? The summary and recording are now available! A Masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija Thursday, 25th February 13:00 UTC (08:00 EST | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST) When did diplomatic practice...
Ancient Diplomacy: What can it teach us? [A historical journey #3]
Missed the event? Watch the recording, read the summary and find some additional resources here. As a follow-up to the February webinar, which dealt with the very early days of diplomacy, our March webinar will foc...
5th 'Road to Bern via Geneva' dialogue: On data and Tech4Good
5th 'Road to Bern via Geneva' dialogue: On data and Tech4Good Thursday, 25th March 2021, 14:00 CET The the 5th session of the Road to Bern via Geneva dialogues: The implementation and monitoring of the sustainabl...
Ancient Greek diplomacy: Politics, new tools, and negotiation [A historical journey #4]
Watch the recording Listen to the podcast Masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija After dealing with the early days of diplomacy and the diplomacy of the ancient world, we move to ancient Greek diplomacy. To the ancient...
1st International Online Conference on Digital Transformation in Culture and Education
1st International Online Conference on Digital Transformation in Culture and Education 14–16 April 2021 This conference is an excellent forum for digital librarians, researchers, and practitioners to present...
Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About?
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7GRyx5qYGs[/embedyt] Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About? Tuesday, 7th September 12:00–14:00 UTC (14:00–16:00 CEST) When we talk abou...
Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) Tour
The 'AI and IoT Tour' will explore Geneva's contribution to AI and IoT. The 'AI and IoT Tour' is part of 12 Tours to Navigate Geneva, a monthly series of discussions organised by the Geneva Internet Platform which n...
The telegraph: How it changed diplomacy [A historical journey #7]
Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In our August webinar, we will discuss two decisive developments: the invention of the telegraph and the Vienna Congress of 1814/15. LATE...
ARIN/CTU Caribbean Internet Public Policy Forum
Update: Did you miss this event? The recording is now available: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t013naQYhQI&start=9051[/embedyt] ARIN/CTU Caribbean Internet Public Policy Forum 18–19 May 2021 The ...
Data Tour | 12 Tours to Navigate Digital Geneva
Every month the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) navigates International Geneva through a specific lens: that of a given digital policy issue. Each month we connect the dots on the many initiatives, organisations and p...
Global Media Forum session: Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy
Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy Development and Peace Foundation (sef:) at the DW Global Media Forum 2021 Monday, 14th June, 13:45–14:15 CEST The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on in...
Telephone diplomacy: Dialling the ‘red line’ [A historical journey #8]
Thursday, 30th September | 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) In our September episode of History of Diplomacy and Technology, we will talk about diplomacy and the invention of the telephone and wireless...
Radio and TV broadcasting: Diplomacy going live [A historical journey #9]
Friday, 29th October | 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST). In the October episode of History of Diplomacy and Technology, we will analyse the beginning of radio and TV broadcasting and how they influ...
Geneva Legal and Governance Tour
Digital governance is the invisible thread that unites the digital ecosystem. Today, discussions are intensifying around issues regarding the UN envoy on technology, the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF),...
2021 International Standards Summit for People, Planet and Prosperity
At the international, European, and national levels, standardisation represents an example of a consolidated and efficient multistakeholder forum as it gathers, through its organisations, all the components of our com...
[Webinar] Insights on the 9th meeting of the parties to the convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes
Event date: Monday, 8 November 2021 12:30–13:30 (CET) The Geneva Water Hub, through its Platform for International Water Law, in partnership with DiploFoundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Protect...
IGF 2021 Introductory Sessions
This year, between 6 and 11 December, Poland will host the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2021). In preparation for the annual event, the IGF is organising a series of introductory sessions on 2-3 November and Dipl...
#Diplomacy: Internet and social media [A historical journey #10]
In the November episode of our History of Diplomacy and Technology series, we will analyse the impact the internet and social media have on diplomacy. Diplomats use the internet for meetings, sharing information,...
Digital standards, China, and geopolitics: What is at stake?
Event date: Tuesday, 14th December, 13:00–14:00 CET Our world is made up of standards, sets of rules that tell us how to do something. They exist in every field, including healthcare, aerospace, construction, measu...
Technology for Development
The Delegation of the European Union to the UN in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN in Geneva (currently holding the Presidency of the Counci...
Making Sense of Data and Digital Diplomacy: ICDD 2021
The International Conference on Digital Diplomacy (ICDD) is a conference initiated by Indonesia as a follow-up to the Regional Conference on Digital Diplomacy (RCDD) that aims to further promote and broaden the exc...
Learning from the past, looking to the future [A historical journey #11]
We’ve come to the end of our adventure! During our History of Diplomacy and Technology journey, we’ve learnt that the past, present, and future are intertwined. As a matter of fact, in physics and philosophy – t...
Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform at IGF 2021
Date: 6–10 December A number of Diplo and Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) team members will participate in sessions of the 2021 Internet Governance Forum (IGF). IGF 2021, which is hosted by the Government of Polan...
Promoting Integral Human Development and Peace in the Digital Age
The hybrid conference is organised by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, the Vatican COVID-19 Commission, with the support of the Pontifical Council for Culture, and in collaboration with Diplo, t...
International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region
Event date: 22 February 2022, 15:00–16:00 UTC, online This event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations, governmental entities, industry, t...
Official Geneva presentation of special UNDP report on human security
Event date: 17 March 2022, 14:00–15:15 CET The event, organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the UN Development Programme's (UNDP) Geneva office, will serve as Geneva's official presentatio...
AI as a Tool for Diplomacy and Mediation
Date: Tuesday, 17th May (11:30–13:00 UTC | 13:30–15:00 CEST) Place: Geneva and online Registration: 1. Online participation (join via Zoom) 2. Participation in situ (IHEID - Petal 5 - Conference ...
International regulation on the net: A necessity, but what about possibilities?
International regulation on the net: A necessity, but what about possibilities? Cyber Polygon 2021 Friday, 9th July, 15:20–15:50 CEST (13:20–13:50 UTC) The internet is borderless, data flow is enormous, ...
Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict [A historical journey #6]
Event summary | Recording | Podcast | Resources Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In June, we will look at Renaissance diplomacy, and the impact the invention of the printin...
Science Diplomacy Week 2022 Opening Ceremony
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Humanity needs a digital home
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2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy
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What is the future of a cyber detente after Biden and Putin’s Geneva summit?
A cyber detente between Russia and the USA started in Geneva with the easing of tensions and kick off of bilateral cybersecurity consultations. Biden and Putin built on the dynamism of successful outcomes in cyber p...
Cyber détente in Geneva: Can Biden and Putin ease cyber tensions?
Despite the recent cyberattacks on SolarWinds, the Colonial Pipeline, and the meat producer JBS, there is plenty of room for optimism for a cyber deal at the upcoming summit in Geneva between US President Joe Biden an...
25 years of digital (and) diplomacy: Evolution or revolution?
Reflecting on 25 years at the intersection of digital technology and diplomacy, we assess whether the journey signifies an evolution or a revolution. This milestone prompts us to examine the transformative impact of d...
The rights of future generations: What are our responsibilities?
The UN Secretary-General opened a discussion the rights of future generations with his report 'Our Common Agenda' launched on the 10th September 2021. This text aims to map the main questions and dilemmas on the right...
Can an empty chair save COP26?
The symbolic gesture of an empty chair at climate negotiations could represent future generations. This powerful emblem underscores the urgency of addressing climate change with long-term perspectives....
10 lessons from 10 years of teaching digital diplomacy at the College of Europe
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How can Mediterranean wisdom shape our digital future?
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10 Digital Governance and Diplomacy Trends for 2022
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En 2022, dix tendances vont s'accélérer dans trois grands domaines d'interaction entre le numérique et la diplomatie : la géopolitique et la géoéconomie numérique, les nouveaux sujets numériques dans les agend...
The Ukraine crisis may shape the future of the internet
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Will science diplomacy survive?
We raise critical questions about the future of science diplomacy in an era of complex global challenges. We examine the role of scientific collaboration in bridging divides and fostering international cooperation, em...
The US is pursuing holistic digital diplomacy
We discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to digital diplomacy, integrating technological advancements with traditional diplomatic practices. This exploration advocates for strategies that leverage digital tool...
Digital governance and diplomacy 2025: A cheat sheet
We offer insights into the future landscape of digital governance and diplomacy, outlining key trends and strategies for navigating the digital domain effectively. This guide serves as a forward-looking tool for polic...
Time to reflect: Multilateralism Day
We contemplate the importance of multilateralism in today's interconnected world. We stress the need for collective action and cooperation among nations to address global challenges, marking the day as a reminder of o...
Why Elon Musk Twitter experiment could be a success - even if it fails?
Elon Musk's venture with Twitter could reshape our understanding of social media's influence, focusing on the lessons from both its triumphs and setbacks. This exploration suggests that, successful or not, Musk's proj...
French diplomats strike: continuity and change between Richelieu and Macron
We discuss the rare occurrence of French diplomats striking, highlighting their grievances and the implications for global diplomacy. This event underlines the stress on diplomatic services and the need for attention ...
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities in the Internet Era
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Cyberattacked: Who do you call?
Who do you call when you are cyberattacked? Almost noone. You can read about existing cybersecurity solutions and new developments by governments and businesses....
Why is Borrell’s speech historical?
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Can a chair remind us of the interests of future generations?
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Plagiarism: Can 85% of Students be Wrong?
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E-Diplomacy: Remembering to Forget?
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Is the line between two dots always straight?
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Internet Fraud in Diplomacy
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How can inflation protect human rights?
The blog post illustrates through Hasan Elahi's story how the principle of inflation, similar to economic concepts, can apply to information and privacy....
Compromise and compromised
‘Your account has been compromised.’ This was how I was informed that my Twitter account had been hacked and somebody had started sending messages on my behalf. I changed the password and solved the problem, but t...
From Telegraph to the Internet: Spot the difference between St. Petesburg (1875) and London (2011)
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Jua Kali - short explanation of Internet and its governance
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Budapest is beautiful, Belgrade is attractive: Tips for visitors
The author shares personal insights and tips on exploring Belgrade, showcasing its resilience and cultural vibrancy. He recommends must-visit places to truly experience the city's spirit....
Twitter: Revolutionising reporting?
Twitter has transformed news dissemination and reporting, especially in diplomatic contexts. The text highlights the platform's role in facilitating real-time information flow and its implications for global communica...
Déjà vu – 20 years later: the Euro and the Balkans
Reflecting on the Euro's introduction and its impact on the Balkans, the text draws parallels and contrasts with the situation two decades ago. It considers the economic and political ramifications for the region in l...
More means – less meaning (Spilberg’s Tintin on Steroids) and vice versa (The Artist)
The text contrasts the visual effects-heavy "Tintin" with the minimalist "The Artist," reflecting on how simplicity in presentation can often convey deeper meaning and engage audiences more effectively than overstimul...
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When ‘sorry’ doesn’t hack it any more…
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What do FUNERAL, CRISIS and PUBLIC diplomacy have in common?
The author explores the strategic use of funeral diplomacy, crisis diplomacy, and public diplomacy in conveying diplomatic signals and managing international relations, using specific events to illustrate these concep...
Does the Subprime Crisis Hold Lessons for a MFA?
The blog post suggests that Ministries of Foreign Affairs can learn from the structural reforms needed to avoid financial crises, emphasizing clearer roles and outcome-focused strategies....
From a clenched fist (2011) to Guy Fawkes (2012)
Examining the evolution of protest symbols over time, this blog analyzes their impact on political movements and public consciousness from 2011's clenched fist to 2012's Guy Fawkes mask....
The Assange asylum case: five possible solutions and many probable consequences
Exploring the Assange asylum scenario, this post discusses five potential resolutions ranging from negotiations to drastic diplomatic actions, highlighting their complex implications for international relations and di...
Navigating Geneva
A glimpse into the diverse transportation experiences in Geneva, from the intimate street-level interactions of walking to the city's efficient public transport system, highlighting the city's blend of modernity and t...
What do black swans, CERN, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Borges have in common?
The post weaves an intellectual narrative in Geneva, connecting diverse concepts to the themes of knowledge and rationality. It underscores the importance of open-mindedness in the face of our limited understanding of...
Are we addicted to a policy hype cycle?
The blog examines our tendency to rapidly embrace new policies without thorough evaluation, suggesting a more measured approach to policy-making and the need for sustainable solutions....
How to detect lies online?
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Thinking outside the box: What do open data, the end of Communism and Good Friday have in common?
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We explore the terminology used in digital policy, questioning whether terms like "cyber," "e-," "digital," or "virtual" best capture the essence of current trends and challenges in the field....
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Slow knowledge: How slower can be faster?
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Jailed for forecasting the weather incorrectly?
The blog sheds light on the extreme consequences faced by professionals when predictions fail, specifically focusing on meteorologists. It raises questions about accountability, scientific uncertainty, and the expecta...
Twitter is ONLY the medium (response to Aldo's post)
While Twitter acts as a platform for communication, the essence and impact of a message lie in its content, not the medium itself. The text discusses how digital platforms like Twitter shape but do not define the valu...
Diplo's African Tour (April 2011)
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Funeral Diplomacy in Prague and Pyongyang
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Shouting without Skype: Who will we blame when we break our toys?
The author reflects on our reliance on internet applications and the impact of their outages on our lives, advocating for better internet governance to ensure the reliability of such essential services....
Witnessing the birth of EU’s Digital Diplomacy
Observing the European Union's digital integration into diplomacy, this piece outlines how digital tools could revolutionize diplomatic practices. It emphasizes the potential of these advancements to improve global co...
Practical lesson on e-diplomacy at Malta Airport
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How far is Davos from Porto Alegre?
The blog explores the ideological distances between the World Economic Forum in Davos and the social movements in Porto Alegre, discussing their perspectives on global inequality and governance. It suggests that Davos...
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International law and diplomatic immunity (Strauss-Kahn case)
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Personality type and social media: Is blog more ‘diplomacy’-friendly than twitter and facebook?
The blog explores whether certain social media platforms are more conducive to diplomacy, suggesting blogs may offer a more suitable environment than Twitter or Facebook for diplomatic discourse due to their format an...
The band must play till the Charpatia arrives
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Poised between a cliché and an indiscretion
The blog discusses the prevalence of clichés about Switzerland, challenging them with facts about the country's significant contributions, and arguing for a more nuanced understanding of Switzerland beyond stereotype...
The Ems, Kruger and Zimmerman leaked telegrams and WikiLeaks
By revisiting significant diplomatic leaks in history, the blog emphasizes their influence on major events like wars and international conflicts, while pondering the lasting impact of WikiLeaks on diplomatic secrecy a...
Origins of Zero: A fascinating story of science and spirituality across civilisations
We trace the journey of the concept of zero from ancient civilizations to its crucial role in modern science and technology, emphasizing its profound impact on human thought and progress....
Can sharks eat the Internet?
We explore the curious phenomenon of sharks attacking undersea cables, highlighting the intersection between nature and technology. This discussion sheds light on the vulnerabilities of our global internet infrastruct...
Why might AI cause more 'lost in translation' worldwide?
This dilemma could be paradoxical as AI has been reducing 'lost in translation' via platforms such as Google Translate and Deep-L. We can read text or watch videos in foreign languages. AI translation platforms are be...
To foster human freedom and prosperity, Artificial Intelligence must be developed bottom-up!
The bottom-up development of AI is critical for our freedom and prosperity since it offers a way for citizens and communities to regain digital control. Otherwise, the AI future will be taken over by a handful of comp...
Why should we have the right to be imperfect?
We argue for the acceptance and value of human imperfections in a world increasingly driven by AI and technology, highlighting the importance of embracing flaws as part of the human experience....
View international organisations through their digital display window: A study on IO content and website management
Summary In the digital age where everyone searches online for information, international organisations (IOs) must learn to communicate better with their websites. Currently, only a few IO websites make important d...
Nine reasons to replace the Turing test with a 'flea market test' for AI
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15 reasons to govern AI with 17 SDGs
We propose governing AI with the SDGs to ensure it advances global well-being. This alignment emphasizes ethical AI deployment, highlighting technology's potential to solve critical issues without compromising future ...
Exploring the power of AI: Diplomatic language as Turing test
Can AI decipher the complex layers and multifaceted meanings inherent in diplomatic language? The answer is in the power of AI in dealing with ambiguities, analogies, 'unsaid', and other characteristics of diplomatic ...
The History of Switzerland in Serbian
Exploring the deep-rooted connections between Switzerland and Serbia, we uncover historical interactions and mutual influences that have forged lasting diplomatic ties. This journey reveals the complex interplay of cu...
What can Socrates teach us about AI and prompting?
We explore Socrates' approach to knowledge and its relevance to AI and prompting today. By examining Socratic inquiry, we uncover parallels with AI prompting techniques, offering insights into effective communication ...
On the threshold of the AI Axial Age
We're at a turning point in history, facing an AI Era that echoes the transformative Axial Age. From ethics to identity, peace to prosperity, our choices today shape tomorrow's world. As we navigate this threshold, ou...
Journey of Zero: How a simple number revolutionised the world from ancient India to our digital era
Discover the evolution of the number zero, tracing its origins from ancient India, its role in the Islamic Golden Age, to its significance in today's digital world. Join us in uncovering the fascinating journey of a n...
From the Parthenon to Patterns: Ancient Greek philosophy for the AI Era
Exploring Ancient Greek philosophy's role in today's AI era, we spotlight insights from Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle on ethics and governance. Their wisdom aids in addressing AI's ethical challenges, advocating for ...
Axial Age in China: Timeless reflections for AI era from Chinese philosophy
We explore ancient Chinese philosophy from China's Axial Age, drawing timeless wisdom for today's AI era. Focusing on thinkers like Shang Yang, Confucius, and Lao Tze, we connect their insights to contemporary AI gove...
Ubuntu Ethos: African Insights for Ethical AI
As negotiations on AI governance unfold, Africa's participation is pivotal. The continent could contribute its Ubuntu etho-philosophy to the global shaping of AI rules. Ubuntu, deeply ingrained in African culture, cha...
Renaissance and Enlightenment: Canvas for AI Era
We examine the legacy of the Renaissance and Enlightenment for the AI era, focusing on their emphasis on humanity and rationality. We explore how their intellectual foundations can guide modern AI development, ensurin...
The Ambassadors Reimagined: How Holbein's painting can inspire global AI negotiations?
The Ambassadors, Holbein's painting from 1533, has a strong symbolic meaning relevant to the AI era. Like in 16th century, we face a similar flux between the major promises of scientific progress and risks of conflict...
The Vienna Nexus: Five thinkers who coded the operating system of modernity
If you look for the source code of the operating system of modernity, you will end up in Vienna between the two world wars with five main thinkers: Ludwig Von Mises, Joseph Schumpeter, Friedrich Hayek, Sigmund Freud, ...
EspriTech de Genève: Nexus between technology and humanity
We introduce "EspriTech de Genève," highlighting the synergy between technology and humanity, inspired by Geneva's unique blend of philosophical and technological heritage. This approach advocates for technology that...
What is the future of PDF on its 30th anniversary?
You can read more on the evolution of PDF format over the last 30 years. Will PDF remain relevant in the future? PDF is likely to be used whenever there is a need to preserve documents....
Diplomatic and AI hallucinations: How can thinking outside the box help solve global problems?
We examine the use of AI "hallucinations" in diplomacy, showing how AI analysis of UN speeches can reveal unique insights. It argues that the unexpected outputs of AI could lead to new ways of solving global issues, p...
IGF 2023: Grasping AI while walking in the steps of Kyoto philosophers
Read more on relevance of Kyoto Philosophy School for AI governance. Nishodo Kitara's wisdom helps envision an AI future as an extension of our quest for meaning....
Jua Kali AI: Bottom-up algorithms for a Bottom-up economy
This text is about bottom-up AI for bottom-up economy....
How can we deal with AI risks?
Categorising strategies for managing AI risks into immediate, mid-term, and long-term threats. We emphasize a balanced approach to risk management, suggesting a comprehensive governance framework that includes regulat...
How can legal wisdom from 19th-century Montenegro and Valtazar Bogišić help AI regulation
Our quest for effective AI governance can be informed by legal wisdom of Valtazar Bogisic, drafter of the Montenegrin civil code (1888)...
Four seasons of AI: From excitement to clarity in the first year of ChatGPT
ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI on the last day of November in 2022. It triggered a lot of excitement. Over the last 12 months, the winter of AI excitement was followed by the spring of metaphors, the summer of reflec...
12 AI and Digital Predictions for 2024
A forecast of AI's evolution, emphasizing cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, the challenge to ChatGPT by Google and the significance of Large Multimodal Models. It predicts AI disillusionment, clearer AI governanc...
New Germany’s digital foreign policy strategy: Between continuity and change
Germany's new digital foreign policy emphasizes human rights, security, and economic prosperity in the digital world. It focuses on digital interdependence, addressing risks and promoting digital standards that respec...
'Yes Minister' as the novel Turing test for advanced AI
In the rapidly changing landscape of AI, distinguishing between AI and human capabilities becomes increasingly tricky. Once considered the gold standard for assessing machine intelligence, the Turing Test needs an upd...
From papers to pixels: The transformation of books in the era of AI acceleration
The text discusses the challenges faced by traditional publishing in keeping up with the rapid pace of technological advancements and societal changes. It proposes a two-speed approach to book publishing, integrating ...
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Wikileaks and the Future of Diplomacy: Summary and Reflections
In 2011, Diplo have held a series of meetings discussing the impact of WikiLeaks on diplomacy. This paper summarises the main conclusions of our discussions and research. It is close enough in time (3+ months) to unde...
26 Aug, 2011
Mapping e-Diplomacy
This list of themes and topics is an attempt to map the field of e-diplomacy. It is work in progress, and all comments welcomed....
20 Aug, 2010
Quick Diplomatic Response
In the increasingly interdependent world, diplomacy is our only alternative. Wars do not provide solutions for modern problems, whether these are regional crises, environmental challenges, such as climate change, or t...
10 Aug, 2007
Evolution of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities
Excerpt from the lecture 1: Principles and concepts, evolution and instruments; Online course on Diplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities....
15 Aug, 2008
E-diplomacy and Diplomatic Law in the Internet Era
Peacetime Regime for State Activities in Cyberspace (ed by Katharine Ziolkowski) covers in a multi-disciplinary approach the technical, legal, policy and diplomacy aspects of State activities in cyberspace during pea...
09 Aug, 2013
From Harmonising Cyberpolicies to Promoting Twiplomacy: How Diplomacy Can Strengthen Asia-Europe’s Digital Connectivity
This text was published in the ASEF Outlook Report 2016/2017....
18 Aug, 2016
Global Inviolability of the Internet Root Zone (Briefing Paper #1)
Dr Kurbalija explains the internet root zone, and highlights the context and controversy of questions about its inviolability. Possible solutions identified by him include legal elements (customary law, diplomatic law...
08 Aug, 2014
Knowledge and Diplomacy - Preface
The book covers a wide range of topics - beginning with a general introduction to the concept of knowledge management, the interplay between development and diplomacy, the importance of institutional memory of diploma...
08 Aug, 2002
Language and Diplomacy
Part of Language and Diplomacy (2001): Dr Abu Jaber brings a cross-cultural element to the discussion of language and diplomacy, surveying the historical development of diplomatic language particularly in the Arab wor...
10 Aug, 2001
The Rise of TechPlomacy in the Bay area
Tech diplomacy is becoming a necessity for countries worldwide. Countries need to capture the nexus between technology innovation and economic developments. To be effectively present in the Bay Area, countries need to...
01 May, 2018
The era of digital foreign policy: Comprehensive approaches to digitalisation
As the theme of this issue, ‘foreign policy for the 4th industrial revolution’, suggests, diplomats and foreign ministries are faced with tremendous changes brought about by digitalisation. The ability to respond ...
11 Feb, 2021
Stronger digital voices from Africa: Building African digital foreign policy and diplomacy
As Africa’s digital dynamism grows, its participation in global digital policy must increase. In this transition, African countries have to navigate the geopolitical realities of our times. The report is also avail...
18 Nov, 2022
Rapport: Des voix africaines plus fortes dans le numérique : construire une politique étrangère et une diplomatie africaines du numérique
À mesure que le dynamisme numérique de l'Afrique s'accroît, sa participation à la politique numérique mondiale doit augmenter. Dans cette transition, les pays africains doivent composer avec les réalités géo...
18 Nov, 2022
A Day in the Life of an E-Diplomat
This study is built around a story about Ana Gabel, a fictitious diplomat. It provides a sequence of Ana’s activities during a busy working day and depicts several situations that use ICT/Internet in diplomatic acti...
23 Aug, 2006
History of Diplomacy and Technology: From Smoke Signals to Artificial Intelligence
The book 'History of Diplomacy and Technology' reminds us that every new technology throughout history has promised to change the way diplomacy is conducted. Some changes occurred, but the essence of diplomacy remain...
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